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George Fewtrell 1909 - 1941

George Fewtrell of Ōpunake, Taranaki New Zealand was born on October 15, 1909 in Kenilworth, Warwickshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 32 years old on December 17, 1941 in Egypt. George Fewtrell was buried at Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery 9. H. 7..
George Fewtrell
Ōpunake, Taranaki New Zealand
October 15, 1909
Kenilworth, Warwickshire County, England, CV8, United Kingdom
December 17, 1941
Egypt
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  • Introduction

    George Fewtrell married Thelma Keighley (1916–1982) in 1935 in New Zealand. He served in the New Zealand Artillery during World War II and he held the rank of Gunner. Fewtrell was part of the 14 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, a unit responsible for providing air defense against enemy attacks. During the war, the New Zealand Artillery played a crucial role in supporting Allied forces across various theaters of war, including North Africa and Europe. After his time in the military, George was a farmer in Opunake, New Zealand.
  • 10/15
    1909

    Birthday

    October 15, 1909
    Birthdate
    Kenilworth, Warwickshire County, England CV8, United Kingdom
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    George was born in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. He got married in New Zealand and lived in Opunake, New Zealand.
  • Military Service

    George Fewtrell served in the New Zealand Artillery during World War II, Fewtrell's service number was 61842, and he held the rank of Gunner. Fewtrell was part of the 14 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, a unit responsible for providing air defense against enemy attacks. During the war, the New Zealand Artillery played a crucial role in supporting Allied forces across various theaters of war, including North Africa and Europe. As a Gunner, Fewtrell would have been responsible for operating and maintaining the anti-aircraft guns, ensuring that they were always ready to engage enemy aircraft. This would have required a high level of skill and dedication, as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure in the face of enemy attacks.
  • Professional Career

    George was a farmer in Opunake, New Zealand.
  • 12/17
    1941

    Death

    December 17, 1941
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Egypt
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery 9. H. 7. in Egypt
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In 1909, in the year that George Fewtrell was born, William Howard Taft became the 27th President of the United States on March 4th. Previously Secretary of War, Judge on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Solicitor General of the U.S., and Governor of both the Philippines and Cuba, Taft was the only President who went on to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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In 1913, he was merely 4 years old when the 17th Amendment, establishing the direct election of U.S. Senators, was adopted. Previously, Senators were elected by state legislatures. As early as 1826, a call to elect senators through popular vote was championed and previous to the 17th amendment, two states had already changed their process. Governors are still able to appoint senators to vacant seats until an election can be held.
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